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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.36, 1,869.84 and 857.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.36, 1,869.84 and 857.12 is: 1,182.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.36 : 1,869.84 = 857.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.36/1,869.84 = 857.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.36x = 1,869.84 × 857.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.36x = 1,602,677.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,677.26/1,355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.47

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